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Key votes and outcomes

- Approval of the agenda: Motion by Council Member Reina, seconded by Mayor Medina. Motion approved unanimously on roll call.

- Successor Agency resolution: The board of the former Redevelopment Agency adopted a resolution removing Israel Perez Hernandez as an authorized signer on successor‑agency bank accounts. Motion by Director Martinez, seconded by Vice Chairman Saldana; roll‑call vote unanimous.

- Wasco Public Financing Authority resolution: The authority adopted a nearly identical resolution to remove Israel Perez Hernandez as an authorized signer on the authority's bank accounts. Motion by Vice Chairman Saldana, seconded by Chairman Medina; roll‑call vote unanimous.

- Consent calendar (items 11–11a): Approved by unanimous roll call on a motion by Council Member Reyna, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Salania. No public comments were received and the council noted item 11E would be considered separately.

- Consent item 11E (emergency well repair): Council approved a payment authorization not to exceed $15,000 to Bakersfield Well and Pump for emergency work on Well 8. Council discussion clarified the initial rental/installation cost of a temporary controller was $8,600 and that an extension (if required) would be an additional amount (discussed as $5,225); the council approved the item after staff explained those line items and confirmed emergency procurement authorization had been used to restore water service prior to returning to council.

- Ordinances (public hearings): The council introduced and waived first reading of three municipal code amendments: (1) add Chapter 9.2 to Title 9 prohibiting public urination/defecation; (2) amend Title 10 to prohibit vending from human‑powered vehicles in traveled lanes and bicycle lanes while preserving sidewalk vending consistent with state law; and (3) amend Title 12 to add motor homes, trailers and campers to the unlawful‑camping definition. Each introduction and waiver passed by unanimous roll call. Staff said final adoption will return at a later meeting.

All actions reported in the meeting were approved unanimously on roll call where rolls were taken; the council did not record any no votes, abstentions or recusals for these items.

Why it matters: the votes included both routine administrative housekeeping (removal of an authorized signer on agency accounts), an emergency procurement follow‑up for a critical water system repair, and the start of the ordinance process for several public‑space and vending rules that will affect enforcement policy if adopted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Wasco - City Council - Jul 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Wasco City Council approved multiple unanimous motions at its meeting, including administrative changes to agency bank signers, approval of an emergency payment for Well 8 repairs, and introduction of three municipal code amendments on public decency, vending and unlawful camping.","taxTitle","Wasco City, Kern County, California","taxId",68639,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510116,"Wasco council introduces three municipal code amendments on public decency, vending and unlawful camping",1150,2165000,3315000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399039-1f6fc14db71d3b3e50906b7d2f8a9c44&start=2165&end=3315","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399039-1f6fc14db71d3b3e50906b7d2f8a9c44/thumbnail_2165000.jpg","/articles/6510116/Wasco-City/Kern-County/California/Wasco-council-introduces-three-municipal-code-amendments-on-public-decency-vending-and-unlawful-camping","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510116-39f128e51a42865437b23203865035ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440032&Signature=Ngbn3yXtMhWyVTNyhDityUFID1Ojjclis8nI9R2N9fSuL6M4-9qBFg31dwahzPIHq8YDP2RGt71zLQxXb16DyF8KqcCwWwoL4N~Kh2-TCV7rQvEvPDUh2y1gtvgHj3TbVqFG2eSPQ7HwSSaYGSdUmqWe--BqHF8lFIvweHJGlhGRzS4H3nlQc1lvLvE6U-GGqkBixoKmsF5EF2l7wybeZKN-i54khmA0aV51MiLWRGpq9iNOdQn3pkcDcSa-ntLJaWcKQuvuyQDN6a4ebmE1gubbvxMM9V9FglwyFdoubPjIAmnIwtMdJl9QvJ8PXel66q5AQ3jxNdp9fMO9mRms5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wasco City Council introduced and waived first reading of three municipal code amendments in public hearings held at the regular meeting.

Staff presented each ordinance and recommended introduction. Missus Cobb told the council the Title 9 amendment would add a provision prohibiting public urination or defecation to the city’s municipal code. Miss Scott presented a Title 10 amendment to prohibit vending from human‑powered vehicles in traveled roadways, parking lanes and bicycle lanes; Scott said sidewalk vending remains permitted consistent with state sidewalk‑vending law but vendors may not vend from drive lanes or bike lanes and must maintain ADA access. Missus Cobb then presented a Title 12 amendment to add motor homes, trailers and campers to the unlawful‑camping definition, aligning enforcement language to cover those vehicles as well as tents and temporary shelters.

Council members asked questions about enforcement, notification and permitting. One council member asked whether sidewalk vending rules would conflict with state law; staff said they conducted a legal review and that mobile sidewalk vending remains permitted so long as ADA access is preserved. Council members asked for copies of the chart and the sidewalk vending compliance checklist; staff agreed to provide those materials.

Each item was introduced and the first reading was waived by unanimous roll‑call votes. No public speakers addressed these items during the hearings, and staff said final adoption would be scheduled at a later meeting following the standard ordinance process.

Why it matters: the three amendments change how the city enforces public‑space conduct (public decency), regulates street vending in travel lanes and bike lanes, and clarifies the unlawful‑camping definition to include recreational vehicles and trailers. The changes are procedural at this stage — introduction and waiving of the first reading — and still require final adoption to become enforceable law.","The Wasco City Council introduced and waived first reading of three municipal code amendments: prohibiting public urination or defecation (Title 9), banning vending from human‑powered vehicles in travel and bike lanes (Title 10), and expanding the unlawful‑camping definition to include motor homes and trailers (Title 12).",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510121,"Wasco police recount July 4 illegal‑fireworks enforcement; officers seized fireworks and firearms",779,1269000,2048000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399039-1f6fc14db71d3b3e50906b7d2f8a9c44&start=1269&end=2048","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399039-1f6fc14db71d3b3e50906b7d2f8a9c44/thumbnail_1269000.jpg","/articles/6510121/Wasco-City/Kern-County/California/Wasco-police-recount-July-4-illegalfireworks-enforcement-officers-seized-fireworks-and-firearms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510121-8a6be89dfd1214bdff67e3c628b34549/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440032&Signature=JZZuTBizMYjTTUq-ccGq6NNrzpt-l5N5j6DkhZF5FSzmNRNXoafRJ1XEfC1i9bDyAUWMYkMVjLj9-oUg5ACvQGBVQNEfEIs6JCXX4e-tVH3v2K6K0sTJbjleGXDWbNCQ8uFZohTLw3SS-ALkHkgwrmTmW5JL2BYP2D3tQSkPYSrofrvvCC345mWpRtKQrEWLyptsNUBhzsBc5wZn2SbcKBSGitaz1J6oCsRcd155tJUzf6YBYBgtb0HvcHZ-ws5iOdOxkTc5JDpJ8ZCBoY8KqGgo0u6-aRAINqNiL1wVyhjI3AvSPGZ3m1Wh1qLY6ngY6bOAFTk2RqIVQWs5-nNqQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wasco police chief briefed the council on the department's tactics and outcomes during the July 4 holiday, saying officers conducted saturation patrols and responded to 44 incidents on the holiday, including 38 reports of illegal fireworks.

The chief described one enforcement where officers arrived while people were actively lighting illegal fireworks and confiscated both fireworks and firearms. He said photographs shown to the council included three firearms — an assault‑style rifle and two handguns — that were taken from the individuals detained at the scene. The chief said the case was referred to the district attorney's office.

The chief and fire officials discussed the safety risk from firing guns into the air. The chief noted that falling projectiles can reach high velocities and can be lethal: he cited national counts gathered from news reports showing 122 incidents in 2024, 46 fatalities among those incidents, and at least 32 percent of reported cases resulting in injury or death. He also described a local example in which a falling round lodged in the intake manifold of a car; the chief said that the same projectile could have caused severe injury if it had struck a person.

Council members thanked the chief for the education and enforcement effort. Council Member Martinez asked whether officers issued citations for illegal fireworks; the chief said the particular case was referred to the district attorney and emphasized that saturation patrols are intended to deter activity and allow officers to catch violations in the act.

Why it matters: the presentation described the combination of alcohol, guns and illegal fireworks as increasing public‑safety risk and discussed the department's education and enforcement strategy going forward. Council members and the chief discussed possible future community policing programs such as cadet or bike programs as complements to enforcement and outreach.","The police chief told the council the department made 44 July 4 incidents including 38 reports of illegal fireworks; in one enforcement the officers seized fireworks and three firearms and referred the case to the district attorney.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510125,"Wasco officials receive progress update on citywide fiber‑to‑the‑home project",989,247000,1236000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399039-1f6fc14db71d3b3e50906b7d2f8a9c44&start=247&end=1236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399039-1f6fc14db71d3b3e50906b7d2f8a9c44/thumbnail_247000.jpg","/articles/6510125/Wasco-City/Kern-County/California/Wasco-officials-receive-progress-update-on-citywide-fibertothehome-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510125-92734a3eb425d225a53916e5cd87c844/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440032&Signature=H-OoyS4tjG6XAaC9~hwupJoxbJc0SriY6x8Wyk4AuBRWisbwCJb40WyYv47BiiVVMXFbGmXrvosQQeHCrIurCtHMd0EhWZgidMPsSU7X9vCMJrHhKoJmDdbN-sam55KHGy5D--D1sjgVc9eiU0kg4F7MRPiksTMIQ7FW6qcw8P0ISHARdrKo~k6i10pYuI~adAligJzaPRHwiDFmlW700qjyiHzl0wxJyKU0jSoLaKX6uSNhuDjWEjxhsgTuIvnAG3nEE4NCeGHE1Kz89Lx1jgEuMgFlQmAJAoBbZrlr5KhsyB-o1R9J1DlElLprBagI3TC4Y5jaKtj9uhZi9q93hg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John, a project representative, told the Wasco City Council at its evening meeting that the citywide Fiber‑to‑the‑Home project is being built in smaller blocks called distribution areas, or DAs, so customers can be activated as each area is completed.

The presentation said the project team has divided the city into 16 DAs. Work is focused first on the southern part of town — DAs 13 and 16 — and the team expects DAs 9 and 13 to be live by the end of the month after conduit placement, splicing and testing. John said conduit placement in DA 13 is 89 percent complete as of the presentation and that handholds are being installed before fiber splicing and testing.

The council was given details of the construction sequence and restoration process. John said crews use a locate crew to identify utility corridors, then potholing (hydro‑excavation) to expose exact utility locations, followed by drill crews to bore and install conduit. He said restorations are being performed by a separate handhold crew and that temporary asphalt “cold patch” is used to make areas safe until final restoration can occur. \"If we need to, we can pull it back up. That's not a permanent fixture,\" John told the council.

John listed streets where restoration work has started in DAs 9 and 13, naming Snapdragon Drive, Orchid Lane, Prairie Rose Way, Christina Court, Granada Way, Tuscany Way, Sequoia Drive, Olive Court, Cedar Avenue, Birch Avenue and Eleventh Street. He described the concrete restoration approach — preparing areas, scheduling inspections, and pouring full truckloads of concrete to reduce cost and speed completion — and said signage and door hangers are being used to notify residents of upcoming work and contact information.

Council members asked for and were told the project team has established a shared folder with maps and an Excel tracker that staff and the contractor will update. John said he would add council members to the shared folder so they can access the DA map, project tracker and the restoration tracker.

Why it matters: the buildout will bring fiber service to selected neighborhoods in phases; residents in active DAs will be able to receive service sooner than if the city waited to finish the entire network. The presentation also emphasized public‑right‑of‑way restoration and resident notification to limit disruption.

The council did not take a formal vote on the presentation; staff said they will continue to update council members through the shared folder and at future meetings.","City staff and the project team told the council the build is concentrated in the southern distribution areas, with DAs 9 and 13 expected to be active this month; crews are performing potholing, conduit placement and temporary restorations while a restoration tracker and shared folder will provide updates for council and residents.","actionData","errors"]

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